Run to Joe's Celebrates Ten Years!
Join Samaritan House and friends for this annual 5k run

It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since the first Run to Joe's, one of the biggest, most exciting benefit runs in Fort Worth.  On Saturday, March 24th, Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant in the Fort Worth Stockyards will host the Tenth Annual Run to Joes, kicking off at 8:00 AM.  This popular 5K race benefits Samaritan House, a residential facility for men and women living with HIV/AIDS.  Also, new this year, the Run will be chip timed with the IPICO chip. And New Balance is generously awarding GIFT CERTIFICATES to the top three finishers in each age bracket! To register before the race, stop by Samaritan House at 929 Hemphill, or register online. 

Entry fees are as follows:

Single Runner (Through March 17):	$18
Single Runner (After March 17):	$20
Team Runner (Teams of 4 or more):	$15
Race Day Registration:	$25

Your entry fee entitles you to a colorful T-shirt and admission to the after-race party at Joe T's.  Registration for this race will fill up quickly, so early commitment is encouraged.

Run to Joe's has continued to grow steadily since its inception.  The first race saw more than five hundred runners turn out to compete for the hand-carved parrot trophies offered as prizes.  Each subsequent year, the number of participants has increased by as much as five hundred per year or more.  Last year, more than 3000 runners and volunteers took part in the festivities.

Aside from contributing to what is the largest fundraiser of the year for Samaritan House, there are other benefits to being a part of this year's run.  In addition to the T-shirt, every paying participant gets free food, courtesy of Joe T Garcia's, as well as refreshments from Miller Brewing.  Of course, soft drinks and water are available for those who might not be ready for a beer so early in the morning.  There will be children's activities, as well as trophies for all age groups.  Through this annual event, Samaritan House not only makes thousands of new friends in the community, but they also help to raise a portion of their operating costs for the coming year.

For more information, call the RUN TO JOE'S hotline at (817) 424-8838.

or download a printable Registration Form